Small books, big help
First aid for feelings

We publish books that you can reach for in a crisis; when you need practical help, solid advice, and emotional support – delivered in a way that’s warm and direct.

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Losing a Pet

The loss of a pet can hit us as hard as the loss of any close friend. Yet pet bereavement is so little talked about that along with grief and pain animal lovers may also find themselves having to deal with feelings of confusion and even embarrassment at the strength of their reaction.

For anyone grieving the loss of a pet, or facing up to having a pet put down, this short book aims to fill the gap. Losing A Pet offers practical guidance, emotional support and, above all, the reassurance of finding that you are not alone.

For those supporting someone through pet bereavement, either personally or in a professional capacity, its blend of compassion and practicality will help the healing process.

Contents: the place of pets in our hearts and lives; understanding why we feel so strongly; the stages of loss; feelings of shock, denial, anger, blame, guilt; having a pet put down; when a pet goes missing; getting help; healing yourself; commemorating and celebrating your pet; further resources.

“This is the best publication of its kind.” Kevin Spurgeon, Dignity Pet Crematorium

I think you’re great: self-esteem made simple

If low self esteem is holding you back then this small book will show you how to turn things around and move to a new level of self acceptance and self belief.

Written with warmth and humour, and packed with practical exercises and activities, ‘I Think You’re Great’ will:
– help you understand where low self esteem comes from
– teach you how to weed out the beliefs of not being good enough or talented enough, clever enough or beautiful enough
– show you how to change the unconscious beliefs that are keeping you stuck
– explain the two most important foundation stones to developing healthy self esteem
– teach you a host of practical tools and techniques to keep your self esteem high, and equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to become the star of your own life…as you shift from fear and doubt to authenticity.

“Simply great! Full of words of wisdom, compassion and empathy. It highlights that we all suffer from self esteem issues at times and we aren’t alone. Buy the book and learn how to raise your self esteem with some easy practical tools to put into practice immediately.” Sue, London
Available instantly as an e-book for Kindle and tablets, price £2.05Click here to buy from Amazon

Coming in Autumn 2015

The Carer’s Survival Guide:
ten things every carer needs to know

It’s tough, frustrating, lonely and rewarding by turns…and one in six of us are doing it. Sadly, many of us are also doing it without much in the way of information and support.

The advice in this very practical book is based on long years at the coalface of caring, finding things out the hard way – whether that involves mountains of paperwork, getting the local authority to do the right thing or managing difficult feelings of guilt, resentment and exhaustion.

Healing Heartbreak:
getting over the loss of your love

Almost nothing else we go through in life hurts as much as the end of a relationship. We’ve never felt more alone or more at a loss over what to do and how to get through the days and weeks ahead.

Sympathetic, practical and realistic, this little book is the ideal companion for anyone going through a break-up, packed with helpful advice, useful exercises, and a route through and out the other side of despair.